- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Lafeyette, IN
Battle Ground Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Battle Ground Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181134001822
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Battle Ground Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 712
- students enrolled
Battle Ground Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tippecanoe School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181134001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Battle Ground Middle School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 181134001822 · West Lafeyette, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 17.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students)
Battle Ground Middle School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Battle Ground Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
2,194 students
- Mccutcheon Hig
Mccutcheon High School
1,835 students
- Klondike Eleme
Klondike Elementary School
905 students
- Burnett Creek 778
Burnett Creek Elementary School
778 students
- This school 712
Battle Ground Middle School
712 students
- Wea Ridge Midd 675
Wea Ridge Middle School
675 students
What this shows Battle Ground Middle School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Battle Ground Middle School compares
Battle Ground Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Battle Ground Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tippecanoe School Corp reports $11,453 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Battle Ground Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccutcheon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klondike Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnett Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wea Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Battle Ground Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Battle Ground Middle School
How many students attend Battle Ground Middle School?
Battle Ground Middle School has 712 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Lafeyette, IN. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Ground Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Ground Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Battle Ground Middle School?
31.9% of students at Battle Ground Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Battle Ground Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Battle Ground Middle School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in West Lafeyette, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Battle Ground Middle School?
Battle Ground Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Tippecanoe School Corp?
Besides Battle Ground Middle School, Tippecanoe School Corp also operates William Henry Harrison High School (2,194 students), Mccutcheon High School (1,835 students), and Klondike Elementary School (905 students). See the Tippecanoe School Corp district page for the complete list.